I suppose the extremely wealthy have to unload their money onto some things!
Emperor’s New Clothes anybody? (My opinion, I admit)
Or does conceptual Art appeal to you?
I’m tempted to sellotape a banana to a wall here …. 🤣
“ You might remember, in the deep, dark recesses of your mind, a controversial piece of art that’s circulated the internet for a few years. The piece, named the “Comedian,” is a conceptual work consisting of… a banana duct taped to a wall (and also a certificate of authenticity, which lets the owner replace the banana whenever it rots).
The banana first appeared at the Art Basel Miami Beach art show in 2019, where three editions of the piece sold for $120,000 to $150,000 apiece. A performance artist also ripped one of the bananas off the wall and ate it for free.
On Wednesday, one of the three remaining bananas (not the one in the guy’s stomach) resurfaced for auction. Bidding started at a whopping $800,000 and lasted for five minutes. At the end of the flurry, the banana was won by crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun. The final price? $6.2 million, including auction-house fees.
In a statement, Sun said the “Comedian” represents “a cultural phenomenon that bridges the worlds of art, memes, and the cryptocurrency community.” He also added, “In the coming days, I will personally eat the banana as part of this unique artistic experience, honoring its place in both art history and popular culture.”
Found out today, can't take it in
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